Ryanair Under Investigation Over Family Seat Fees in the UK
The UK competition watchdog is investigating whether Ryanair’s family seating policy unfairly charges parents who need to sit with young children.
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the United Kingdom’s government body responsible for promoting fair competition and protecting consumers. It investigates businesses to ensure markets remain open, competitive, and transparent. In travel, the CMA may review airline pricing, hotel booking practices, or package holiday terms to safeguard travelers’ rights.
Booking.com Faces Italian Antitrust Probe Over Hotel Rankings and Visibility
Italian regulators have opened an antitrust investigation into Booking.com over how hotels are ranked and promoted on its platform, raising new questions about transparency in online travel marketplaces.
Italy Tops 2026 Travel Demand as AI Reshapes How Trips Are Planned
Italy leads global travel demand for 2026, while AI tools and shifting traveler behavior redefine how trips are planned and experienced.
Middle East Crisis Reshapes UK Travel as Tourists Shift From Turkey and Egypt to Europe
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
UK travelers are canceling trips to Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus amid the Middle East conflict, redirecting demand toward European destinations and Mediterranean resorts.
Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Travelers Stranded by Middle East Airspace Closures
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Qatar is offering free hotel stays to international travelers stranded in the country due to flight disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Middle East Conflict Threatens Thailand’s Tourism Recovery
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Thailand’s tourism sector is facing new uncertainty as the Middle East conflict disrupts long-haul flights and threatens to reduce international arrivals.
Iran Strikes Test Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Safe-Haven Model
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Iran’s missile and drone strikes have shaken Dubai and Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the UAE’s long-standing reputation as a stable financial and lifestyle safe haven.
Ryanair and Wizz Air Rank Among Worst Airlines in UK Passenger Survey
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
A new UK passenger survey ranks Ryanair and Wizz Air among the worst short-haul airlines, highlighting growing frustration over add-on fees and onboard comfort.
Travel Compatibility: Why One in Four Couples Clash on Vacation
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
A new survey finds that nearly one in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with budgets, bedtimes and itineraries driving the biggest tensions.
Orange Travel and Selectour Expand eSIM Access Through Strategic Travel Retail Partnership
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Orange Travel and Selectour have launched a strategic partnership to offer travelers preferential eSIM connectivity rates at the time of booking, expanding distribution across 1,000 agencies.